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Bringing the World of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Briefly, to Stage | The New York Times
Mr. Coates and Ms. Forbes will reconvene in Harlem as she adapts and directs the world premiere stage adaptation of “Between the World and Me” at the Apollo Theater.
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A New Black American Dream | The New York Times
African-American parents can’t stop demanding equality, but perhaps we need to start dreaming of a different kind of success.
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‘You Have to Grab This Moment’ | National Geographic
A business icon stresses the importance of finding common ground during times of increased divisiveness in America.
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Jennings Junior High leads 2.8-mile trek to raise money for a well in Kenya | The St. Louis American
“We’re walking for water!” a Jennings Junior School student shouted while waving a sign at passing cars. Many honked in solidarity.
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Linda Brown, Symbol of Landmark Desegregation Case, Dies | The New York Times
“To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race… generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely to ever be undone.”
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The 11-year-old who galvanised a global movement at the March for Our Lives | The Guardian
Elementary school pupil Naomi Wadler spoke with composure and eloquence as she reminded us that black women suffer more than any other group from gun violence.
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There’s No Scientific Basis for Race—It’s a Made-Up Label | National Geographic
When people speak about race, usually they seem to be referring to skin color and, at the same time, to something more than skin color.
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Teach Your Students About Black Women This Women’s History Month | Huffington Post
“Focusing on the stories of black women opens the door for nearly every form of injustice and oppression to be explored.”
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Facebook names Amex CEO Kenneth Chenault to its board, making him its first black member | Quartz
Facebook is making good on its promise that it would add an African-American member to its board of directors. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Kenneth Chenault, the retiring head of American Express, will be joining the board, which currently does not include any people of color, and only two women among its eight members.
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